Our parish staff is a dedicated team of lay professionals and clergy who serve the mission of the Church with faith, hospitality, and excellence. Each role supports our parish community by helping parishioners encounter Christ, grow in discipleship, and live out their call to stewardship and service. Meet the team behind the scenes at Sts. Anne & Joachim Catholic Church!

Pastoral Staff

Fr. Luke Meyer

Pastor

Fr. Joseph Littlefield

Parochial Vicar

Deacon Ted LeMier

Director of Adult Catechesis

Spiritual Direction, Homebound Ministry, Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)

Deacon Pat Breen

Parish Deacon

Deacon Ben Sietz

Parish Deacon

Ministry Staff

Sarah Bofferding

Director of Catechesis

Religious Education, YDisciples Small Groups, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Safe Environment

Patrick McGuire

Director of Music

Choirs, Accompanists, Performing Arts Series, Special Liturgies

Peter O'Donnell

Director of Marriage & Family

Marriage Ministry, Block Party, Alpha

Sue Ripplinger

Sacramental Preparation & Parish Outreach

Preparation for Marriage, First Reconciliation, First Holy Eucharist, and Sacrament of Confirmation; St. Michael's Parish Mission; Order of Christian Initiation for Children (OCIC)

Business Staff

Alfred Schwalbe

Director of Operations & Stewardship

Emily Dietz

Marketing Coordinator

Graphic Design, Website, Marketing

Tyler Eastvold

Property Manager

Mary German

Administrative Office Specialist

Jenn Hulstein

Business Manager

Connie Savageau

Events Coordinator